https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-Consumer/#:~:text=Levels%20of%2050%20nmol%2FL,and%20might%20cause%20health%20problems.
How much vitamin D do I need?
| Life Stage |
Recommended Amount |
| Birth to 12 months |
10 mcg (400 IU) |
| Children 1–13 years |
15 mcg (600 IU) |
| Teens 14–18 years |
15 mcg (600 IU) |
| Adults 19–70 years |
15 mcg (600 IU) |
| Adults 71 years and older |
20 mcg (800 IU) |
| Pregnant and breastfeeding teens and women |
15 mcg (600 IU) |
- Levels of 50 nmol/L (20 ng/mL) or above are adequate for most people for bone and overall health.
- Levels below 30 nmol/L (12 ng/mL) are too low and might weaken your bones and affect your health.
- Levels above 125 nmol/L (50 ng/mL) are too high and might cause health problems.
